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Reykjavík Downtown Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Hallgrimskirkja

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Coffee shop
Basic Single Room, Kitchenette | Street view
Terrace/patio
Economy Quadruple Room, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reykjavík Downtown Hotel offers comfort and convenience with its restaurant, coffee shop, and garden. Guests can enjoy free coffee or tea in the lobby while planning visits to nearby landmarks like Hallgrimskirkja church or the Laugavegur shopping district.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Economy Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Triple Room, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Triple Room, Kitchenette

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Quadruple Room, Kitchenette

Economy Quadruple Room, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Quadruple Room, Kitchenette

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Basic Single Room, Kitchenette

Basic Single Room, Kitchenette | Living area

Basic Single Room, Kitchenette

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 King Bed

Basic Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Single Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Skólavörðustígur 42, Reykjavik, 101

What's nearby

  • Hallgrimskirkja - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Laugavegur - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Harpa - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bakarí Sandholt - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Café Loki - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Te & Kaffi - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sjávargrillið - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dillon Whiskey Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Reykjavík Downtown Hotel

Hotel near Reykjavik Harbour
Near Hallgrimskirkja and Laugavegur, Reykjavík Downtown Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in the lobby, and ATM/banking services
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Reykjavík Downtown Hotel include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from March 5 2024 to March 26 2024 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Reykjavík Down Town Hotel
Reykjavík Downtown Hotel Hotel
Reykjavík Downtown Hotel Reykjavik
Reykjavík Downtown Hotel Hotel Reykjavik

Frequently asked questions

Is Reykjavík Downtown Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Reykjavík Downtown Hotel?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Reykjavík Downtown Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Reykjavík Downtown Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Reykjavík Downtown Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, this hotel is steps from Skólavörðustígur and Hallgrimskirkja. Laugavegur and Harpa are also within 15 minutes.

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Reykjavík Downtown Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 166 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shiela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice view and nice staff

10/10 Excellent

heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Spot Downtown

We loved our stay. The hotel has a lot of unique character. Our room was spacious with a large bathroom, gorgeous balcony view and a kitchenette for easy cooking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location

Excellent location! That's what saves the place. It's otherwise mediocre.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They were incredibly accommodating and helpful. Made our trip so much easier!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is shut down.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Koo

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel wise is basic , location is strategies , nothing to comment with this price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good for solo travel

This was my second stay at this hotel, and it’s exactly what I’m looking for on solo travels - a decent room and not too expensive. It’s not the most luxurious place, but I wouldn’t expect that for the price. The location is great too, as it’s very close to bus stop 8, and you can reach the city centre on foot.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Nino Ace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious but a bit rundown.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location but very hot and noisy. Airflow is a problem
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Krzysztof

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
On the good side it was location, location and location and - that’s it…. Very outdated, dirty, multiple fixes with duct tape, etc. You can survive one night there…
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Tanja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great stay in Reykjavik downtown

Enjoyed our stay - location is amazing and the room was spacious with lots of amenities - fridge, microwave, plates, cups, glasses and cutlery, tv, chairs and table. Wifi was great, even on second floor. The interior is not the newest, but everything was in working order and we were very comfortable. The reception is in the downstairs restaurant, which we found slightly awkward, but once we'd checked in, we mostly used the back door which was accessible outside the restaurant. The staff we met were polite and helpful. If you need a place where breakfast is included, this hotel is not for you, but there is a grocery store right next to the hotel and shops and restaurants right down the street. Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Walter Eugene

Disliked: Staff & service
No one was onsite at 8am for check in until 9 Main entrance was thru Vietnamese restaurant Elevator broken Check out Monday 11pm no onsite

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I did not have high expectations but for one night it worked for me. Since elevator was not working we were impressed with the fellow carrying baggage up and down stairs for everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Alison

Best part about this hotel is the location otherwise it’s no frills and the proprietor has no regard for your belongings (baggage left at desk is left unattended for anyone to grab) or your time. It was made clear that check in starts at 15:00, but then the proprietor didn’t show up until 16:00 without any apology and made it clear he didn’t care.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Cian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
THIS BUSINESS WAS CLOSED BY THE POLICE AND EXPEDIA NEVER INFORMED ME! Shame on you! I WAS SERIOUSLY INCONVENIENCED
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Jie Rong

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s just steps away from the landmark church, convenient to downtown restaurants, pubs and shopping. Check-in through a Vietnamese restraint to its entrance at the back of the street. The young man is friendly and helped us to lift our luggage to the 2nd floor. The elevator was not in function. The property is old and things inside the room look worn out. We had a kitchenette in our room with microwave and hot water kettle. We travelled around Iceland and stayed in 9 other accommodation, found this one is the least we like.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kristal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Hostel would have been preferable

We ended up going to a different hotel. We had to wait 10 minutes in the restaurant before we could check in, one of the two lights in the room was broken off. The bed was dirty (had hair on it and it looked like hay). The bathroom was not clean and the water smelled like sulfur. I did not want to spend my last night in Iceland being uncomfortable and not wanting to shower. There was a bicycle and an old mattress in the stairway leading to our room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

david

Disliked: Staff & service
Terrible check in.....we arrived 5pm and the check in was closed... several others could not check in till another 40mins.Nor could anyone who left luggage get it. No contact no whilst they were not around.The stay was fine but really poor service re check in and hotel being closed especially after a long journey.I would not recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Strange room layout

Probably the strangest hotel I have ever stayed in. Could not sit on the toilet without having the door open, because there was no room in front of you. This could make things awkward if traveling with someone you don’t know well. To make it even worse there was a full length mirror in front of you, so anyone else in the room can see you sitting on the toilet. We were in room 23, not sure if other rooms have the same issues. The beds were comfortable and the room was relatively clean but everything is old and worn out. Checkin was easy, and the location is perfect for sightseeing. The owner was friendly and nice enough to let us store our luggage after checking out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Sheil

Disliked: Staff & service

NEVER AGAIN

I booked this hotel bcoz of it's location. I wasn't too impressed with it starting with the check-in. The assume the guy who check us in was the owner bcoz I don't think an employee will be that rude. He called us LAZY AMERICAN bcoz since the elevator was NOT WORKING and we have to carry our bags to the second floor!! The room is so small for 3 people. We can hardly move around in the room. Shower you gotta leave the door open so you can move. The second room seems a bit bigger. The bathroom door was broken and when I asked one of the worker he tried to fix it but still can't fix. THe hallway smell like someone been puking all over the carpet. It's said open from 9am-9pm but some day it doesn't open until after 10am. I tried to talk to few to asked questions they seem friendly but can't speak. Room was clean enough. Bed only have fitted sheet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vitaliya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

Great location. Across from church. Centraly downtown. Easy walk to numerous city attractions. Across from bus dtop 8. Room is clean . Beds comfy. Friendly 24 hrs front desk. Brkfst.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

stephanie

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is centrally located and very close to bus stop #8 which is next to one of the most visible landmarks. Its perfect for a short no frills stay. The owner is kind. When choosing a place to stay in Reykjavik either you splurge and be far away from downtown or you compromise and be centrally located. I only stayed 1night and it worked for me.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent no-frills budget hotel, great location

Only had about 15 hours in Reykjavik so literally checked in (super easy and friendly) and slept there. Room is budget so no frills but the bed was super comfy, the shower had pressure and was hot, and there was even a little kitchen area with microwave, fridge, sink and plates, cutlery etc. I didn't eat at the restaurant but it smelled amazing. The owner let me keep my bag there after checkout. All in all, for the crazy prices in this city and for what I needed, it was perfect.it was right near the bus stop for the airport shuttle and perfectly located for checking out the church and city.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here! We got a large room and it's so convenient being next to a little grocery Mart and right in the middle of Downtown
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rama

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No phone services. The rooms has a disgusting audor Roaches. We changed the room but did not help. New changed room is noisy and has bad odour. No 24/7 at reception. The hotel is open only 9am to 9pm. No late checkout allowed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

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